Among the advertisers are studios such as Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA.B) Paramount Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures and Summit Pictures. This is only the second year that studios are allowed to advertise during the Academy Awards broadcast, Reuters reports.

Last year's broadcast drew more than 41 million U.S. viewers, the biggest audience for the Academy Awards in five years. The Oscars broadcast usually is the second most watched U.S. television broadcast, trailing only the Super Bowl.

The rates for this year's 30-second commercial spots averaged approximately $1.75 million, Reuters reports. This rate makes the event one of the most expensive places to advertise on television.

The 83rd Academy Awards will be on Sunday Feb.27 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

A white Fiat van rammed into pedestrians outside enjoying a late afternoon stroll on Las Ramblas in Barcelona on Thursday killing at least 13 people and leaving hundreds injured. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.